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Add 3/21 and 24/32

3/21 + 24/32 is 25/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 32 is 672

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
    3/21 = 3 × 32/21 × 32 = 96/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
    24/32 = 24 × 21/32 × 21 = 504/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    96/672 + 504/672 = 96 + 504/672 = 600/672
  5. 600/672 simplified gives 25/28
  6. So, 3/21 + 24/32 = 25/28

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